From the USACE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITYDRAFT LAKE 0′ THE PINES SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MARION, HARRISON, UPSHUR, CAMP, TITUS, AND MORRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS The public is hereby notified of the availability of the Draft Lake 0′ the PinesShoreline Management Plan (Shoreline Management Plan),Continue Reading
I want to take a moment to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. The Herald is very Thankful for the support you, our readers and followers, have shown us over the last four years. We have big things planned for 2020 and appreciate all the love and support youContinue Reading
From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce We celebrate our Members’ Events in December (1st-15th) December 1stOpera House Theatre Players presents: “Having our Say – The First 100 Years of the Delaney Sisters” December 5th-7th 37th Annual Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes December 6th-7th Santa Visits The Front Porch HistoricContinue Reading
From Edward Jones If you’re fairly new to investing, you might be wondering what sort of rules you should follow or moves you should make. And while everyone’s situation is different, there are indeed guidelines that make sense for all investors. Here are some to consider: Learn the basics. TheContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here Jefferson City Council approved moving $18,000 from City reserves to the Building Updates line item of the Police budget to facilitate the departments relocation during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. The Police Department is set to move to theContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here The Jefferson City Council received an update during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night on the water and sewer project currently underway. Project Manager Jeremy Buechter, with Schaumburg & Polk, told Council they were down to theContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher “Three times is the charm,” said Jefferson Police Chief Gary Amburn. “I have worked with Jefferson P.D. for a long time and my resignation/ retirement was approved tonight by the city council. I want to thank all the residents in Jefferson and the countyContinue Reading
From the Desk of Coach Jones – Congratulations to the following Lady Dawgs Varsity volleyball players on their achievements for the season: Ja’Kaila Ventimiglia – 1st team all-district Sha’Stacia Robinson – 2nd team all-district Honorable Mention Jaden Carter Mackenzie Jordan Nia Garrett Tierrani Johnson Courtney Cotton Jakayla Rusk Academic All-DistrictContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldog Football team will come through downtown Jefferson on Polk Street around 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on their way to Gladewater to play the Malakoff Tigers that evening. Everyone is encouraged to line the street to cheer the players, band, cheerleaders, strutters (and anyone else I missed) onContinue Reading
From Edward Jones As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s meaningful to reflect on the origin of the holiday –Native Americans and pilgrims sharing their bounty of food with each other. As you gather with your loved ones this year, perhaps you can think of ways to share not only your dinner, butContinue Reading
From Coach Brandon Allee Assistant Girls Athletic Coordinator, Girls Basketball, Track, and Volleyball Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat McLeod 39-32 Player Highlights include: Tierrani Johnson – 16 pts, 4 assts, 5 rebs Ja’Kayla Rusk – 6 pts Jaden Carter – 6 pts Nia Garrett – 5 pts Mackenzie Jordan – 4Continue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, November, 19, 2019, in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex to discuss the restoration project on the Marion County Courthouse. The Marion County Herald will be live for the workshop.Continue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at City Hall. The Marion County Herald will be live streaming this meeting. The agenda includes: UPDATE – Water and Sewer Lines Project – Jermey Buechter/SPI Consent Agenda: Consider and/or approve minutes of October 22,Continue Reading
JEDCO will meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019, in the City Council Chambers to have a presentation and discussion by Dr. John Cooper regarding strategic planning and related topics for the City of Jefferson. The public is invited to attend. The Marion County Herald will be live duringContinue Reading
Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned for the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unforeseen problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. For more information about construction projects, contact Marcus Sandifer, Public Information Officer, TxDOT Atlanta District, 903-799-1306, marcus.sandifer@txdot.gov. Marion County US 59 – FromContinue Reading
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, 1 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parking Lot, 209 W. Lafayette St., Jefferson, Texas Atlanta – Parents and caregivers can have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards, they are installed correctly and find out what type ofContinue Reading
From Robert FlowersLake O’ the Pines Lake Manager, USACE Greeting from the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake O’ the Pines: The Shoreline Management Plan will be the subject of two public meetings held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, Operations Division and SouthwestContinue Reading
From Coach Brandon AlleeAssistant Girls Athletic Coordinator, Girls Basketball, Track, and Volleyball This Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, the Lady Dawgs will compete in the New Diana Classic. On Friday the game will begin at noon versus Atlanta. On Saturday, we will play at 9 a.m. versus HawkinsContinue Reading
Tickets for the 2019 Candlelight Tour of Homes went on sale this week with a 10% discount being offered through December 1. They can be purchased online here. The tour, in it’s 37th year and presented by the Historic Jefferson Foundation, features four homes for individuals to tour in theContinue Reading
From Jefferson Lions Club: Attached are the order forms for the 2019 Enchanted Forest Trees. Christmas is a very special time in Jefferson. One of the most festive parts of Christmas in Jefferson is the Enchanted Forest at Lions Park, hosted by the Jefferson Lions Club. Each year trees areContinue Reading